Background
Turnage, Thomas K. was born on June 27, 1923 in Conroe, Texas, United States. Son of Joseph K. and Maude (Stone) Turnage.
Turnage, Thomas K. was born on June 27, 1923 in Conroe, Texas, United States. Son of Joseph K. and Maude (Stone) Turnage.
Bachelor of Science, University of California at Los Angeles, 1950. Master of Arts, George Washington University, 1965.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army, 1942, advanced through grades to major general. Combat service in Europe, World World War II, with occupation forces in Europe and Japan. Service in Korean conflict.
Member staff Reserve Affairs, Department Defense, Washington, 1979-1981. Retired, 1981; director Selective Service System, Washington, 1981-1986. Administrator VA, from 1986.
Executive officer President's Military Manpower Task Force.
Member Association United States Army (past chapter president, past national trustee), George Washington University Alumni Association, National Guard Association California, National Guard Association United States (past member executive council), Reserve Officers Association, University of California at Los Angeles Alumni Association, United States Army War College Alumni Association.
Married Betty Jane Smith, July 14, 1945. Children: Andrea Gene Turnage Mitts, Robert Mason.